I've already posted extensively about why you shouldn't be working for someone else. A lot of people say they aren't "capable" of being self-employed, but its time you learn...
It won't be long before jobs are a thing of the past.
You can be an entrepreneur or a freelancer.
Either way, you'll have to know some "unique" Skills that aren't as common today.
Your Boss Hates You; The Company Hates You
I used to think that management liked me. Like really liked me. I worked hard for them... Then I started to realize that I was only being used. Whenever I requested anything, A day off, A raise. They acted put out!
Excuse Me?
I am your hardest working employee, and you are dragging your feet to give me something that I need?
Maybe hate is too strong of a word, But at the end of the day, Your boss doesn't care about you.
Raises Won't Help
A raise most of the time won't impact your life at all.
Why?
Because of your more likely to spend more as you make more. You may not even realize your doing it. You'll eat fast food more often; You'll treat yourself to more stuff.
You may think when I get that raise; I'm going to save all of it.
Yeah.. usually that doesn't happen.
Isn't self-employment the same thing?
It's quite different. I get paid.
Then I have to decide how much to give to myself, And how much to reinvest back into my business, Whether I hire someone to create some shirt designs. Or if I buy some new tools to work with.
You don't "buy" your companies stuff. SO you have to be more careful with your money when your in charge of your business.
Also another thing...
When you are self-employed, Tax RETURNS, And a "steady" paycheck are a thing of the past!
I could make 3,000,000,000 this month and 0.05 next month. I have NO Idea how much money I'll make. It forces me to be on edge. So I have to save when I can.
Having A Job Is Like Childhood Again
This is my biggest pet peeves about jobs. I understand it, But I hate to follow it.
Want to go on a 2-week fishing trip?
- Ask your boss...
- Tell your boss why you want time off
- They give you the decision.
Aren't you an adult? You are asking permission to go on the fishing trip. What happens if your boss says no? You probably will be stuck canceling.
Calling in sick...
- Your boss doesn't believe you, Are you REALLY puking all over the place?
- Boss forces you to come in anyways. Because they "need" you.
Having a boss prevents you from being spontaneous. Most jobs require a set schedule per week. Or if your "on call" you have to do whatever they say.
It doesn't allow you to be creative, and random.
I have learned the most about life when I've done random and sometimes stupid things. Like when I biked 60 miles after being awake for almost 48 hours. To be fair, I had a job at the time, and it was the weekend. But If I wanted to do that midweek. Too FREAKING BAD! And having time to "wait" and think about it until the weekend would cause me to change my mind.
When your self-employed, you can often work "on the go" Travel whenever you want, and go to events when you want to.
I remember a couple of years ago on Feb 15; They had a Cradle Of Filth concert. Which is my ALL time favorite band? They NEVER come to Utah, and they did.
I had already bought my tickets. I then asked my boss. And they told me I had to come into work.
WHAT !? I GAVE THEM NOTICE!
I ended up missing work anyways. But many people would have had to go into work and miss a great opportunity.
It's hard to diversify
If you are working 40 hours a week, you are probably only getting "paid" for the 40 hours. But in reality your working 50 hours a week, Because you have to drive or bike to work each day, And get ready for work. Etc. If your trying to get promoted, you may spend time outside of work, Doing self-improvement activities to help make you more qualified for that promotion.
All this for one source of income?
That's so unsafe!!
Being self-employed allows me to diversify. If I lost my BIGGEST source of income RIGHT NOW!
I would be in a shitty spot, But I'd survive. Because I have enough sources of income that I could pay my bills.
That happened with my dropshipping store a while back; It's been three months since I've been paid a good chunk, and I'm still okay.
Your job could fire you, Or go out of business anytime. And you'd have nothing.
Your needs probably aren't satisfied
Do you have to wear a uniform that you hate, When you have to go to work? Do you wish you could work different hours? Do you wish you could work more or fewer hours?
Sadly you don't have a say in a lot of stuff! Self-employment lets me do what I want! If I want to wear 16 layers of clothing Or work in my undies, that's my choice!
Conclusion
Sometimes it can be hard to get what you want out of life when you are forced to work a job! You may not be feeling the "pain" yet. But in this fast-paced world things could change in a second.
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